Showing 1 - 7 of 7
Ban on trans fats comes into force
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/01/2019
» Thailand's ban on artificial trans fats came into effect Wednesday, making the country the first in Asean to ban the production, import and sale of partially hydrogenated oils, as well as any food that contains them, said the Public Health Ministry.
CRG insists no trans fat in products
News, Published on 06/08/2018
» Central Restaurant Group (CRG), which runs 12 brand name European and Japanese food shops, insists all of their dishes are free of trans fat, a type of dangerous oil linked with heart diseases and stroke.
Trans fats scare played down
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/07/2018
» Health advocates are trying to allay public concerns about artificial trans fats in foods and snacks, saying they are less commonly used in normal Thai diets.
Ministry allays trans fat fears as consumers grow nervous
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 20/07/2018
» Health authorities moved Thursday to try to allay concerns among consumers after the Public Health Ministry announced a ban on the production, import and sale of artificial trans fats, saying vegetable oils remain safe for consumption.
Trans fat ban will save lives
News, Editorial, Published on 20/07/2018
» In six months' time, Thai consumers are to be protected from bad food ingredients known as trans fats.
Trans fats slowly being phased out
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/07/2018
» Some food producers are developing new recipes and turning away from artificial trans fats before they are banned in Thailand from Jan 9, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said.
WHO leading way in fight to eliminate trans fats
News, Poonam Khetrapal, Published on 29/05/2018
» On May 14, the World Health Organisation (WHO) called on all countries to make the world free of trans fats by 2023. A number of countries have already accomplished this, including a range of middle-and lower-income countries worldwide that have heavily restricted or eliminated trans fats altogether.